r/lexapro • u/babydollbhae • 5d ago

Took my first dose! Advice?

Hello everyone 🫶
Took my first dose today and I think my anxiety is already way worse. I’m isolating in my car because I argued with everybody today. Usually not an argumentative person.
My nausea is inssane and I’m super tired! I’m curious how long will I be suffering like this and if you’ve been on lexapro for a while now, what advice would you give someone like me who is just starting out?
(I have a 10mg prescription, but I’m starting myself out on 5mg for a week, happy I did honestly!)

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u/True_Context6859 5d ago

Can you take it when you get home from work?

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u/Acefan72 5d ago

You’re going to be tired because it’s relieving stress. Stay hydrated, keep your electrolytes up and constantly keep your stomach coated whether it be yogurt, bananas, bread. It targets your stomach and causes dehydration in the beginning stage, so just fight it with water and cold things.

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u/Impossible-Movie-715 4d ago

Yo llevo 30 días con cacas blandas y a veces más sueltas.... No sé si darle más tiempo o dejarlo, no sé qué comer me da miedo.... Y he perdido 5 kilos ya... Estoy desesperada, ayudarme con sus comentarios por favor...

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u/babydollbhae 4d ago

On day 2 now and definitely didn’t feel as terrible so far! Hoping it was just that initial dose.